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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Interstate 15 and 24th Street Interchange project in Ogden City, Utah. UDOT plans to replace the partial interchange with a single point urban interchange to improve traffic flow and integrate various modes of transport like roads, railroads, sidewalks, and bike routes. This project is part of the state's transportation improvement program, with significant legal and environmental approvals already completed. Actions related to this project are protected by federal laws and judicial review must be filed by May 9, 2025, if disputed.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) to reassess the analysis from the 2011 Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Safe Room Construction. The agency's reevaluation suggests that there will be no significant environmental impacts from building, renovating, or retrofitting safe rooms across the country, which are eligible for FEMA grant funding. FEMA seeks public feedback on the proposed action, affirming that an Environmental Impact Statement is unnecessary and plans to finalize both SPEA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The final documents will be accessible through the FEMA NEPA Repository website.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the potential restart of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Program, also known as the "Remain in Mexico" program. This program involves sending some undocumented individuals back to Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are pending. DHS is requesting public comments on the draft documents, which assess the environmental effects of resuming the program, including strategies to minimize any negative impact. Comments are open until May 27, 2025, and can be submitted through specified online or email methods.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced final decisions regarding a highway project known as the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle Corridor in Michigan. This project will add technology to certain lanes on I-94 to enhance operations for connected and automated vehicles. The decisions, which comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal laws, include a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Those wishing to challenge these decisions legally must do so by September 29, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP) to maintain and load multi-purpose canisters (MPC-89-CBS) in a storage system that does not fully comply with existing regulations. The NRC reviewed the potential environmental impacts of granting this exemption and determined that it would not significantly affect the environment. The alternative of denying the exemption would lead to greater risks and challenges, including increased radiation exposure and waste, without providing additional safety benefits.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal agencies have made final decisions regarding the State Route 400 Express Lanes project in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, which involves adding new express lanes to improve traffic flow and travel reliability on a 16-mile segment. The project extends from the North Springs MARTA station in Fulton County to just beyond McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. FHWA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) supports the selected plan, and details are available online and at local libraries. The public has until July 12, 2021, to file any legal claims related to this decision.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is announcing its final actions on the SR 3 Freight Corridor—New Alignment project in western Washington. This project will create a new route to the east of the existing SR 3 between the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, and Mason County, designed to improve regional traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. The project includes new lanes, roundabouts, and stormwater treatment facilities, with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) signed on November 15, 2024. Anyone seeking judicial review of these actions must file a claim by May 1, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) have announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a project on Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah. This project aims to improve the I-15 South Cedar Interchange and surrounding roads to enhance safety, mobility, and active transportation connectivity. UDOT has completed the necessary environmental evaluations and has issued permits and approvals required by federal law for this project. The final agency actions were made available on December 4, 2024, and any legal claims against these actions must be filed by May 12, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comments on a draft environmental assessment and a draft finding of no significant impact related to resuming power operations at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. This includes considering requests for exemption, license transfer, and amendments. The U.S. Department of Energy, as a cooperating agency, is also evaluating federal financial support for refueling the plant. The NRC's preliminary assessment indicates that the actions would not significantly impact the environment, and comments are accepted until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice announcing the availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) Reentry Site Operator License. This assessment evaluates the environmental impacts of potentially allowing Space Florida to operate a space reentry site at Cape Canaveral. If this proposal goes forward, Space Florida could offer the SLF as a landing site for commercial space vehicles. The FAA considered public comments from a previous draft and posted the final documents on their website.